Lamentations 3:21-23: "The Lord's loving kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning: Great is Your faithfulness."
Overall Dad had a good night. He did have a little bump in the road with his oxygen level going down; however, with some changes to the ventilator settings, his oxygen level improved. By morning he was back at his original ventilator settings. They continue to slowly ween his supportive medications, although he remains sedated and paralyzed from the medication. His body temperature is normal and his vital signs continue to look good.
Progress is slow. We wish it were faster. We're beginning to realize that this may be much more of a marathon than a sprint.
Praises - Dad's fever has subsided, and he had a good night. We praise God for His provision in very specific ways for our family.
Prayer requests - That Dad could be weened from the nitric oxide that he is currently on so that he might be put on a different mode of ventilation that mirrors a more normal breathing pattern. Continue to pray that there are no further complications such as blood clots, additional infections, etc. Please continue to pray for healing of the lungs and decreased inflammation. Pray that all of us would have the peace that passes all understanding. Pray that God would continue to use this situation to bring Him honor and glory and build His kingdom.
We have a great God. He has blessed us with a wonderful father/husband. We realize that there is nothing we can do at this point. Nothing but wait and trust the God of the universe to do what is best. What great comfort there is knowing that our hope is in God almighty who works all things for good.
Thanks again for walking with us through this journey. It means more than we can express.
Blessings,
David (for the family)
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